Pressing Matters #23

Two pairs of hands are better than one, right? Well, the idea of partnering up or working collectively isn’t always an obvious choice when making art – some people run a mile from sharing their process with another – however, this edition is full of stories of people doing bigger and better things together. Whether it’s forming a printmaking collective or printing with your partner, nurturing a sense of community around the work you do can lead to surprising, and often more satisfying, results.

This issue takes us on a tour of so many interesting countries and cultures – artists from Latvia, Ukraine, Mexico, USA, Iran and South Africa nestle amongst those that are closer to home. It’s fascinating to see how a sense of place and its people permeates the work they make. It’s great to be able to travel between the worlds of folklore, street art and abstract expressionism, whilst remaining firmly in the sphere of printmaking.

FEATURED ARTISTS/STUDIOS
All Star Press • Bruno Press
Philip Cartland • Jessie De Salis
Anine Hansen • Issue 23 Print Challenge • Jonathan Lawes
Emma Lawrenson • Mark Lord
Gail Mason • Lindsey Moran
The Printing Girls 
Eduardo Robledo Stephanie Santana • David Schmitt Pearlyn Tan • Katya Timoshenko
Two Lovers Printmaking

Pressing Matters is a magazine produced by printmakers for printmakers. With honest articles from some truly great printmakers, who share their techniques, creative journeys and most importantly their work, it's a true celebration of the people, passion and process behind the artform.